Care & Support Worker at Green Meadow, Southern Housing's service across supported housing, extra care and community support, on a 25-hour week. The work is person-centred care in line with individual plans, helping people live as independently as possible. Support covers older adults, people with learning disabilities or autism and those with mental health needs, with evening, weekend, sleep-in and on-call duties. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and no prior experience is needed.
What the job involves
- Provide care and support in line with individual care plans
- Help people live as independently as possible, promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
- Deliver care across supported housing schemes, extra care services and the local community
- Carry out moving and handling tasks
- Respond calmly in emergency situations
- Work evenings and weekends where required
- Undertake sleep-in duties or take part in an on-call rota
- Help people with wellbeing, safety and daily living, and to achieve their goals and stay active in their communities
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns
- Keep accurate records and reports
- Work effectively as part of a supportive team
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
Skills & knowledge
- Caring and empathetic approach, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- Ability to deliver care in line with individual care plans, promoting independence, choice and inclusion
- Understanding of safeguarding, with confidence following procedures and reporting concerns
- Ability to stay calm and professional in emergencies and challenging situations
- Commitment to equality, dignity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Basic IT skills to maintain accurate records and reports
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Physical ability to undertake moving and handling tasks
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and on-call rotas
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a CQC regulated care environment
Nice to have
- Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
What’s offered
- Full training and support provided
- Opportunity to grow and develop within the housing sector
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
